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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.40, 396.62 and 251.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.40, 396.62 and 251.58 is: 345.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.40 : 396.62 = 251.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.40/396.62 = 251.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.40x = 396.62 × 251.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.40x = 99,781.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,781.66/288.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.98

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